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Revitalizing downtown

The moonlight movie event held in August is one of the new events designed to bring visitors to Prosper’s developing downtown.

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Prosper ocials continue to focus eorts on redeveloping historic area

recent months, new businesses have opened, and foot trac has increased, according to town data. “We want to drive foot trac,” he said. “We want to do things to make it a destination.”

2022, which is now being implemented through a community-based advisory committee, Prosper Mayor David Bristol said. The master plan vision outlines revitalizing the area through fostering business growth while also investing public funds for redevelopment and community events. In

BY SAMANTHA DOUTY

Prosper ocials have turned their eorts to re-energizing the town’s historic downtown through events and business development. In an eort to draw residents to the area, town ocials created a Downtown Master Plan in

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Also in this issue

Impacts: Celina opens newest re station on west side (Page 8)

Transportation: First Street project makes progress (Page 12)

Events: Rodeo Celina set to feature bull riding, more (Page 15)

Dining: Jimbo’s Pizza serves specialty pies in Celina (Page 18)

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counseling for depression, anxiety and trauma. • Grand opening March 4 • 291 S. Preston Road, Ste. 1130, Prosper • www.findlaytherapyservices.com 4 Hannah’s Nails Boutique The boutique offers a number of services, including manicure, pedicure, nail polish application and more. • Opened the first week of March • 4580 W. University Drive, Ste. 111, Prosper • www.hannahsnailsboutique.com

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5 Active Dental The practice will offer general dental services such as fillings, teeth repair and more. • Opening this summer • 100 S. Preston Road, Ste. 20, Prosper • www.activedentaldfw.com 6 Blossom Nail Bar The salon will offer a number of hand and foot services, owner Viet Tran said, including manicures, pedicures, nail polish application and more. • Opening in September • 100 S. Preston Road, Ste. 10, Prosper

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2 Atmos Energy The business opened a new service center to accommodate growth in the region. • Opened in December

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1 Alloy Personal Training A company representative said the gym offers full body workout sessions in small groups of two to six people. • Opened Jan. 5 • 750 Richland Blvd., Prosper • www.alloypersonaltraining.com

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7 Gloss Salon and Co. The salon will offer cuts, color and blow-outs. • Opening in July

available. The incoming 132,000-square-foot Prosper location will staff approximately 700 people, said Mabrie Jackson, senior director of public affairs for H-E-B. • Southeast corner of Frontier Parkway and Dallas Parkway, Prosper • www.heb.com 11 Richland High School Lute Croy will serve as the principal of Richland High School, which broke ground in August and is set to open in the 2025-26 school year, according to a district news release. Croy serves as an assistant principal at Prosper High School. • 3080 Fishtrap Road, Prosper • www.prosper-isd.net 12 Marriott The hotel will be the first to open in Prosper, said Mary Ann Moon, Prosper Economic Development Corporation executive director, in an email. The construction groundbreaking and opening date are unknown at this time, Moon said. • Northeast corner of FM 1385 and US 380, Prosper • www.marriott.com

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8 Little Stars Pediatrics The practice will offer a number of services, such as wellness visits, vaccinations and ADHD evaluations. • Opening in October • 2120 Prairie Drive, Ste. 102, Prosper • www.littlestarspeds.com 9 Livano Prosper The apartment complex will bring nearly 300 units. It has a variety of one-to-three-bedroom floor plans. • Opening for move-ins this summer

13 Crave Cookies The business features a rotating menu of cookies that change weekly, while chocolate chip cookies are always available, according to its website. Crave Cookie also offers milk and loaded sodas that are mixed with flavored syrups, creams or fruit purees. • Grand opening held March 23 • 4325 E. University Drive, Ste. 10, Prosper • www.cravecookies.com

• 400 W. Fifth St., Prosper • www.livanoprosper.com

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10 H-E-B Construction on Prosper’s first H-E-B grocery store is underway. The grocery chain broke ground April 2. It is slated to open in 2025, though an exact date is not

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1 Celina Fire Station No. 3 City leaders, members of the Celina Fire Department and representatives from neighboring cities and the state government gathered to celebrate the official opening of Celina’s third fire station. Fire Station No. 3 stands at the city’s western border with Aubrey, Texas, and will support Celina as it continues to grow, Celina Mayor Ryan Tubbs said. • Opened April 4 • 4400 FM 1385, Aubrey • www.celina-tx.gov/196/fire-department

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doughnut bun. In addition, Brunch Factory will have a full bar. The restaurant will be a part of the The Crossing at Moore Farm mixed-use development on Preston Road that is under development. • Opening in summer 2025 • Ownsby Parkway and Preston Road, Celina 4 The Forge 1912 The family-owned, locally sourced steakhouse and bar will offer grass-fed steaks, craft cocktails and a selection of wines. All steaks are sourced from K Bar K Ranch, Range Hand Meat Co. and other Texas ranchers, according to its website. All wagyu served is Heartbrand Beef Akaushi raised in South Texas. Its menu includes appetizers, such as crab cakes and stuffed mushrooms, soups and salads, and sandwiches. The restaurant also offers Texas-style dinners, including herb grilled chicken and pork chops. The steakhouse is on track to open in May, owner Kristen Ethridge said in an email. • Opening in mid-May • 132 N. Louisiana Drive, Celina • www.theforge1912.com

In the news

5 Celina Police Department Celina City Council members approved an $823,054 purchase of chairs, meeting room tables and other police department furniture for the city’s incoming police headquarters during a March 26 meeting. • 3025 S. Coit Road, Celina • www.celina-tx.gov/1573/new-headquarters 6 Whataburger Construction on the restaurant is underway, but an exact opening date or timeline is unknown, and the company did not return a request for comment. This will be the first Whataburger location in Celina. The Texas-based restaurant is known for its burgers, fries and more. • 4405 S. Preston Road, Celina • www.whataburger.com

Coming soon

2 Apricot Lane Boutique The store will offer a “unique boutique experience,” according to the company’s website, and will sell women’s apparel and accessories. It was previously set to open April 18.

• Expected opening April 25 • 312 W. Walnut St., Celina • www.apricotlaneboutique.com

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Government

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Prosper leaders OK multifamily project Prosper Town Council members approved development plans for a two-story, mixed- use project during an April 16 meeting. The project was ultimately approved 4-2. Council members Marcus Ray and Je Hodges voted against the project. Some context The development includes oce space and storefront on the rst oor and four multifamily units on the second oor.

Prosper residents can help guide the town’s maintenance, expansion and development of its parkland and open space by participating in a parks and recreation department survey. Prosper seeks input in parks master plan with survey

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the survey at https://bit.ly/4aZWRrL before it closes May 19. Some background The master plan is a comprehensive blueprint charting the expansion, development and pro- gramming for the next 5-10 years, according to the release. The last plan was completed in 2015.

The town of Prosper has 634 acres of park land, 52 miles of trails, 19 playgrounds, and dozens of sports elds and recreational facilities—and residents can help guide what comes next. A survey for residents to oer ideas and input related to updating Prosper’s Parks, Recreation and Open Space Master Plan is now open, accord- ing to a town news release. Residents can access

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Celina City Council members discussed the location and future installation of a North Texas Tollway Authority temporary concrete batch during a March 7 meeting. The batch plant will service the northern section of the Dallas North Tollway expansion project, which spans between Frontier Parkway and FM 428, according to meeting documents.

The details The plant, to be located between the service lanes of Dallas Parkway just north of the Outer Loop, is a necessity for the project, according to a March 12 city news release. An application has been submitted to the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality to ensure compliance with regulations.

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Education

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Prosper ISD ocials OK 3.5% raise in 202425 Prosper ISD leaders have approved the largest pay raise in the district’s history. The district’s board of trustees unanimously approved a compensation plan for district employ- ees that included a 3.5% raise for full-time sta to encourage retention and recruitment April 15. “This is the biggest raise that has ever happened in the history of Prosper ISD,” Superintendent Holly Ferguson said. Diving in deeper Ocials worked to give raises in spite of nancial constraints the district is under as schools did not receive any additional funding from the state, Fer- guson said. An increase in public school funding did not come from the 88th legislative session, which started in January 2023. Starting teacher salaries were also increased as part of the compensation package. Teachers new to

PISD to add skills course for freshmen Prosper ISD freshmen will have the opportunity to learn skills and strategies for transitioning into high school through a new course. The Personal and Academic Skills for Success course, also known as PASS, was approved by the district’s board of trustees March 25 and will be available for students in the 2024-25 school year. The new class is considered an innovative course by the Texas Education Agency, which allows districts to oer courses that master skills and knowledge not included in the required curriculum, according to TEA ocials. About the course The course will help students develop time management, organization and study skills.

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Prosper ISD with zero years of experience will have a starting salary of $60,000 in 2024-25, which is up from $58,250. “It’s a good move for us from a recruiting and retention standpoint, and [I’m] excited for what we are able to oer,” trustee Jorden Dial said. The compensation package also included stipend adjustments for instructors in: • Dual language • Special education, resource and inclusion

Celina ISD announces new human resources director Melissa Kelly was appointed as the new director of human resources by the Celina ISD board mem- bers March 25. Before joining CISD, Kelly served as the associate superintendent of learning and leading in Fort “Her experience as an educational leader in dis- tricts of excellence and her personal understanding of our Celina community position her as an invalu- able asset to our district,” Superintendent Thomas Maglisceau said in the release.

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Kelly previously served in several roles in Gunter ISD, including chief academic ocer and director of technology. She also worked in Allen ISD as the coordinator of innovation and learning.

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Election

BY SAMANTHA DOUTY

Celina City Council continues term-limit, charter discussions during a March meeting and gave further instruc- tion to staff during an April 9 meeting. The major topic of discussion April 9 was whether council wanted to conduct a citizen survey, which staff The specifics City staff will look to use a lottery system to cre- ate A Charter Commission instead of City Council

Celina City Council discussed adjusting the city charter to potentially amend the city’s no-term- limit policy with a May 2025 election. The details The charter topics, which has to get public approval, that could be seen on a future ballot includes: term limits, role of City Council in appointing and terminating department heads, and clarifying relationship of mayor and council. The council discussed the charter amendments

appointing the participants, Satarino said. Commission members will bring their ideas regarding charter updates to council regularly ahead of the election for guidance before council makes a final decision. Details of the charter topics and commission have not yet been finalized.

recommended against, and when to hold the potential election—November 2024 or May 2025, Strategic Services Manager Anthony Satarino said. Most of the council opted to hold the election in May, while council members Philip Ferguson and Wendie Wigginton preferred to hold the election in November because of voter turnout.

City's recommended timeline The Charter Commission will be a group of community members that will guide what could be seen on the May ballot.

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Transportation

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First Street projects set to ease congestion for Prosper drivers

Ownsby Parkway reconstruction making progress in Celina Work to add six lanes to Ownsby Parkway between Preston Road and Coit Road is underway and on schedule, according to a March 29 report from Celina City Manager Robert Ranc. What you need to know Construction on the $19 million city-funded project began in October and is making signicant progress, according to the report. Paving for Preston Road’s northbound right-turn lane onto Ownsby Parkway as well as paving for the Palomino Court and Bluewood Way connec- tions have been completed, and construction on the northside sidewalks and landscaping work began in early April. The westbound lanes should open to trac by

Arizona, Colorado construction to begin Celina City Council awarded a contract to J&L Construction LLC for the construction of Arizona Drive and Colorado Drive. The April 9 council approval included a $3.12 million price tag not to exceed $3.59 million. It will be funded by the city. The details The project will reconstruct the roads from Ash Street to Cedar Street. The con- struction contract is for 300 days.

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Prosper’s First Street should accommodate more than double the number of cars once construction to widen the road and install new signals is nished, Engineering Director Hulon Webb said. “A two-lane road can handle 6,000-12,000 vehi- cles per day, where a four-lane divided road can handle 20,000-28,000 vehicles per day,” Webb said. Prosper’s population has more than tripled since 2012, according to town census data. “The projects will reduce trac congestion and improve safety for drivers traveling in Prosper,” Webb said in an email. The breakdown Work to nish the multiple First Street proj- ects—which all have dierent schedules—has been underway since summer 2022, according to the town’s capital improvement projects dashboard. “The expansion of First Street from two lanes to four lanes divided with dedicated left-turn lanes, median openings and right-turn lanes will greatly

improve the safety for drivers along First Street as well as provide less congestion,” Webb said. The projects include constructing four lanes from: • Coit Road to Custer Road • Coleman Street to Craig Road • Teel Road to Gee Road

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Other First Street-related projects include add- ing new turn lanes and trac signals, according to the project dashboard. Splitting the street into multiple individual projects instead of one larger project meant a timely design process and faster construction time, Webb said. Stay tuned Some segments of First Street, such as from Coit Road to Custer Road, are expected to nish construction by early May.

The construction one part of several road projects as the city adjust for its population growth. Celina’s population has skyrocketed in recent years, growing more than 476% from 2010 to October 2023, according to U.S. Census data. Stay tuned The entire six-lane project is expected to be completed in December, according to Celina’s capital improvement projects dashboard.

Construction on First Street is expected to greatly increase the road’s car capacity.

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themed night of games and a movie. • May 4, 7 p.m. • Free (admission) • Frontier Park, 1551 Frontier Parkway, Prosper • www.prospertx.gov/calendar Live Concert: Moving Colors Band The Moving Colors Band is performing at Eden Hill Vineyard & Winery with food from Marc Sherrin BBQ available for purchase. The show is all ages and free to anyone under 21 years old. • May 25, 7-10 p.m. • $19 (general admission), free (admission for those under 21) • 4910 Eden Hill Lane, Celina • www.edenhill.com Celina Rodeo at Southfork Ranch Southfork Ranch in Parker is hosting the Celina Rodeo. The event is sanctioned by the Professional Rodeo Cowboys Association and will feature bull riding, barrel racing, roping and more. Parking is $10 and cash only. • May 31-June 2, 7 p.m. (Fri.-Sat.), 2 p.m. (Sun.) • $12-$20 • Southfork Ranch, 3700 Hogge Drive, Parker • www.southforkranch.com/events/rodeo-celina

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Public Works at the Library The vehicles and machines used by the Prosper Public Works Department will be on display at the library. Attendees will have the opportunity to meet the staff. The event is not a come-and-go event and will end promptly so staff may return to work. • May 3, 10:30-11:30 a.m. • Free • Prosper Community Library, 200 S. Main St., Prosper • www.prospertx.gov/306/library Cinco de Mayo Celina Head to Downtown Celina for a Cinco de Mayo celebration. The event will include a parade, traditional dances, music, food and shopping vendors, games, and more. Proceeds from the event will go toward student scholarships.

Celina Cajun Fest The annual Celina Cajun Fest is returning to Downtown Celina. The event will feature live entertainment, food and a kids zone with country musician Aaron Watson headlining the show. • May 11, 2-9 p.m. • $20-$150 • 142 N. Ohio St., Celina • www.lifeincelinatx.com/cajunfest

• May 4, 2-10 p.m. • Free (admission) • 142 N. Ohio St., Celina • www.cincodemayocelina.com

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Rodeo Celina to celebrate Western heritage, support district

Rodeo Celina is set to pay homage to the city’s cowboy culture and will benefit local school

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The inaugural event will be hosted by the Greater Celina Chamber Foundation and is sanctioned by the Professional Rodeo Cowboys Association. It will be held at the Southfork Ranch in Parker, which was donated by the ranch’s owner Centurion American. A portion of the event’s proceeds will benefit Celina ISD’s Agriculture Department and the Celina Future Farmers of America chapter. Punk Carter, Celina resident and horse rancher, has dreamed of having an indoor arena in the city and said the rodeo is the beginning of it becoming reality. “It looks like our dream is finally coming true,” Carter said in a news release. The goal is to have a Celina-based arena in the next several years to host the rodeo, Celina Cham- ber of Commerce officials said.

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Learn more The rodeo will be held May 31 though June 2 . Friday and Saturday events will begin at 7 p.m.,

Parking will be $10 cash at the gates. A portion of parking proceeds will be donated to the Celina FFA organization. Throughout the weekend, each night will be themed. Tickets are available at www.rodeocelina.com.

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Real estate

More than 330 homes were sold in Prosper and Celina during March 2024. More than 550 new listings were added to the market during the same month. Residential market data

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Average days on market

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From the cover

Revitalizing downtown

BY SAMANTHA DOUTY

The overview

Businesses:

Downtown Prosper Vacant/ developable land

Open

Coming soon

1. The Gin 2. Prosper Wine House

3. Texas Amps & Axes 4. Prosper Town Hall

5. Livano Prosper 6. Blackhawk Brewery

The town created a Downtown Advisory Committee last September to implement the master plan. It consists of eight residents and three council liaisons. The initial task for the group was to recommend how to use an initial $1 million of town and Prosper Economic Development Corporation funds in improvements to downtown, said Robyn Battle, communications and community engagement executive director. The committee is considering options for seating areas and decorative elements. “It is very exciting to see downtown Prosper develop into a vibrant destination,” Battle said in an email. Several businesses have opened downtown. Some of the new businesses to come include Black Hawk Brewery and The Tavern on Broadway. Livano is also expected to bring nearly 300 apartment units to the area later this summer.

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What they’re saying

Looking ahead

The foot trac and growth of downtown will bring in revenue to local businesses and make it a destination for visitors, which will boost the city’s tourism, Moon said. “We’re moving slowly. We’re moving with consideration,” she said. “We’re moving to make certain that what we do is sustainable and has a long-term positive impact on the community.” Town ocials have put an emphasis on events as a way to promote downtown, create a small-town feel and bring people together, Parks Administration Director Dan Baker said in an email. Sta hope to see an increase in community participation during this year’s events. “We made downtown a focal point for people to come down to,” Bristol said. “[Events are] just going to enhance that entire area.”

“We wanted to be near family-owned and -operated businesses. It feels

“Having a business in downtown Prosper oers increased visibility, a strong sense of community,

like a community.” TRINA LOPEZ, PROSPER WINE HOUSE OWNER

access to amenities, historic charm and potential for growth.”

IRIS MENELEY, TEXAS AMPS & AXES OWNER

A closer look

2023 event attendees

Downtown was once a vibrant place of com- merce, but as the town grew, it lost its attraction, said Mary Ann Moon, Prosper Economic Develop- ment Corporation executive director. The rst step in revitalizing downtown was bringing town hall to First Street, which brought people to the area, Moon said. One other way ocials have attracted visitors to downtown has been through new events that started last year, including Paws on Broadway, Coee and Chrome, and more.

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May 2: National Day of Prayer May 4: Movie Night May 27: Memorial Day June 1: Chrome and Coee Dec. 7: Prosper Christmas Festival

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Dining

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The chicken bacon ranch pizza (starting at $7.99) features ranch dressing, chicken, bacon and mozzarella.

The Jimbo’s Deluxe (starts at $7.99) features pepperoni, Canadian bacon, green peppers, mushrooms and onions.

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Family-owned Jimbo’s Pizza serves specialty pies Established in 1989, Jimbo’s Pizza in Celina aims not only to provide quality pizza to residents, but encourages students to excel in their school work through scholarships. The most popular menu item is the Dago’s pizza, which features ranch dressing, mozzarella, hamburger, onions, green peppers and jalapenos.

Jimbo’s Pizza is a family business, run by Dago Rodriguez and his daughter, Amy, and son, Santiago.

“He was just making stu up, and I was like, ‘That’s never going to sell,’” Santiago Rodriguez said. “It’s our best seller.” Giving back As businesses owners, Dago and Santiago Rodriguez like to be a part of their community and often donate pizzas to the schools for events. Dago Rodriguez also worked with the city to organize an annual Cinco De Mayo celebration where the restaurant also sponsors several scholarships. “I think we started out with ve scholarships, but now we’re at about 15,” Santiago Rodriguez said.

The restaurant was rst located in Celina’s Downtown Square in 1989 but relocated to its current space on Walnut Street in 2018. From the oven Diners can order traditional pizza avors; how- ever, Jimbo’s has several specialty avors such as the Chigito’s pizza, which features chicken, bacon, mozzarella, cheddar, onions and barbecue sauce. Another specialty pizza is the al pastor pizza, which features al pastor pork in tomatillo sauce, pineapple, cilantro, and jalapeno sauce.

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